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Oct 31, 2019 · Written and directed by Ben Kidd and Bush Moukarzel for their Irish company Dead Centre, “Hamnet” (which borrows liberally from Shakespeare’s work) stars 11-year-old Aran Murphy, who spends...
Oct 31, 2019 · The Irish theater troupe Dead Centre conjures up the Bard's boy in the hour-long “Hamnet,” a whimsical, tender, technically innovative avant-garde play that features an extraordinary performance by a 12-year-old named Aran Murphy.
Sep 29, 2018 · Hamnet, presented by ArtsEmerson and starring Ollie West in the title role (until September 30, after which newcomer Aran Murphy will take over for him), explores the loneliness and familial disconnectedness of Shakespeare’s son with an experimental verve.
“Hamnet” at ArtsEmerson imagines a boy who would die at age 11, speaking to an audience about the father he barely knew.
Aug 2, 2018 · The title role was originated by the talented Ollie West and is now being performed in repertory with Aran Murphy, a Dublin native who is just ten and a half years old. Both actors will perform the show here in Boston. Hamnet cast interview.
Bush Moukarzel and Aran Murphy in Hamnet. Photo by Ed Lefkowicz. BOTTOM LINE: Deft performances and startling video design give heart to this exploration of the afterlife of Shakespeare's only son, but a meandering script leaves its soul wandering in limbo. Shakespeare’s only son, Hamnet, died at age 11.
Nov 12, 2019 · Aran Murphy in HAMNET at BAM Fishman Theater. Photo by Ed Lefkowicz. But beyond his rather extraordinary ability and ease onstage, especially for his age, Aran has another interesting point...
